2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Manual - Page 230

228 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE • When you move the shift lever to the REVERSE position and ParkSense® is turned OFF, the DID will display "PARKSENSE OFF" message for as long as the vehicle is in REVERSE. system misinterpreting a close object as a sensor problem, causing the "PARKSENSE UNAVAILABLE SERVICE REQUIRED" message to be displayed in the DID. • ParkSense®, when on, will reduce the volume of the • ParkSense® should be disabled when the liftgate is in radio when it is sounding a tone. the open position and the vehicle is in REVERSE. An open liftgate could provide a false indication that an • Clean the ParkSense® sensors regularly, taking care obstacle is behind the vehicle. not to scratch or damage them. The sensors must not be covered with ice, snow, slush, mud, dirt or debris. CAUTION! Failure to do so can result in the system not working properly. The ParkSense® system might not detect an • ParkSense® is only a parking aid and it is unable to obstacle behind the fascia/bumper, or it could provide recognize every obstacle, including small obstacles. a false indication that an obstacle is behind the fascia/ Parking curbs might be temporarily detected or not bumper. detected at all. Obstacles located above or below the sensors will not be detected when they are in • Use the ParkSense® switch to turn the ParkSense® close proximity. system OFF if objects such as bicycle carriers, trailer hitches, etc. are placed within 12 in (30 cm) from the rear fascia/bumper. Failure to do so can result in the (Continued)